Payments to Foreign Entertainers Procedures

Procedures

1. Before processing a payment, the department and the professional entertainer or athlete will complete the Professional Entertainer or Athlete Payment Form
2. Department will submit the completed form to Payroll Services along with the following documentation:
   • Itinerary of dates and locations of all local events scheduled
   • Official letter of activity by hosting unit
   • Copy of Central Withholding Agreement (if applicable)
   • IRS Form W-8BEN
   • Supplier Tax Information Form
   • Copies of Immigration Documentation
3. Payroll Services will review the form and approve prior to issuing the payment

Resources

IRS FAQ s about Central Withholding Agreements

IRS Information about Form W-8BEN

Professional Entertainer or Athlete Payment Form

Supplier Tax Information Form

Contacts

Payroll Services: (352) 392-1231

Disbursements: (352)392-1241

Procurement: (352)392-1331

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